1561.07
Clay mines and stripping pits - rules.

The mining laws of this state shall extend to and govern the
operation of clay mines and clay stripping pits in so far as such laws are
applicable thereto. The chief of the division of mineral resources management
shall adopt, publish, and enforce specific rules particularly applicable to
clay mining operations to safeguard life and property in the clay mining
industry and to secure safe and sanitary working conditions in such clay mines
and clay stripping pits.

Such rules adopted by the chief shall provide that:

(A)
Distances between break-throughs in clay
mines shall not exceed one hundred feet, unless permission in special cases is
granted by the chief, after maps have been filed with the chief showing the
method of working and ventilating the same, if such distances would add to
increased safety.

(B)
When, in
the opinion of the mine foreperson or deputy mine inspector, line brattices or
other approved methods of circulation are necessary to deliver sufficient air
to the working face, they shall be provided by the owner, operator, or lessee.

(C)
Not more than a two days'
supply of explosives shall be stored in a clay mine at any one time, and not
more than one hundred pounds of explosives shall be stored in any one place at
any one time.

(D)
Charges of
explosives shall be made up at least one hundred feet away from any storage
place for explosives.

(E)
There
shall be no less than two persons in each working place when shots are being
lighted.

(F)
Misfired shots in
clay mines shall be posted on the bulletin board or other conspicuous place
available for examination by the workers when shots are fired by other than the
loaders.

(G)
The use of electric
blasting caps shall be encouraged as a safety measure.

The chief, in assigning deputy mine inspectors, shall designate
inspectors who have had experience and are especially qualified in clay mining
operations, to examine and inspect clay mining operations and enforce the law
relating to such operations.

The chief, in conducting examinations and issuing certificates
for mine forepersons, shall provide by rules adopted under section
1561.05 of the Revised Code for
the examination of applicants for certificates as mine forepersons in a clay
mine or clay stripping pits to test the applicant on experience and fitness on
the problems and duties peculiar to the clay mining industry. An applicant for
a certificate as a clay mine foreperson shall have at least three years'
experience in mining operations.